Homeschooling boomed in the pandemic—and many parents aren’t sending their kids back to class

When the coronavirus pandemic hit, Sammantha Ford Olliso knew it was unlikely she’d ever send her son back to public school. Like many children, Olliso’s son, who attended elementary school in Lawrence, struggled with iPad learning during school closures. And that wasn’t the only struggle.  “He has an autoimmune disease that presents as some severe… Continue reading Homeschooling boomed in the pandemic—and many parents aren’t sending their kids back to class

8 Things To Do In KC This Weekend: November 5–7, 2021

Have you ever been in the Crossroads on a First Friday night and wished you had a map of the art shows happening? There’s one linked above. There are fifteen places listed on the map to explore. Of course, once you’re in the Crossroads, you’ll realize that there’s even more First Friday has to offer—street… Continue reading 8 Things To Do In KC This Weekend: November 5–7, 2021